NY

New York Licensing Requirements

Burden Rank: #17 of 51 Medium Burden
97
Professions Licensed
1,339
Avg Education Hours
$150
Avg Initial Fee
43.2
Burden Score

Agriculture

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Arborist / Tree Surgeon — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Water Well Driller — Yes $50 — 3 yrs

Animal Care

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Animal Breeder — No $50 — 2 yrs
Farrier / Horseshoer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Veterinarian 5,178 Yes $336 $277 2 yrs
Veterinary Technician 2,089 Yes $168 $138 2 yrs

Construction

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Electrician 6,357 Yes $160 $128 1 yr
Elevator Installer 6,357 Yes $227 $197 2 yrs
Fire Sprinkler Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
General Contractor — Yes $325 $266 2 yrs
Glazier — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
HVAC Technician 4,357 Yes $128 $99 2 yrs
Land Surveyor — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Locksmith — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Mobile Home Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Painter (Contractor) — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Pest Control Applicator 24 Yes $128 $113 3 yrs
Plumber 6,357 Yes $189 $160 1 yr
Roofer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Security Alarm Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Septic System Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs

Cosmetology

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Barber 1,295 Yes $109 $57 2 yrs
Body Piercer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Cosmetologist 1,354 Yes $123 $63 2 yrs
Electrologist 697 Yes $128 $99 2 yrs
Esthetician 696 Yes $107 $54 2 yrs
Funeral Director / Embalmer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Hair Braider 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Massage Therapist 725 Yes $134 $71 2 yrs
Nail Technician 474 Yes $96 $49 2 yrs
Tattoo Artist 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs

Design

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Interior Designer — Yes $227 $168 2 yrs
Landscape Architect — Yes $266 $208 2 yrs

Education

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Childcare Center Director 71 No $128 $99 2 yrs
Elementary School Teacher — Yes $162 $103 5 yrs
School Counselor — Yes $191 $132 5 yrs
School Librarian / Media Specialist 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs
Secondary School Teacher — Yes $162 $103 5 yrs
Substitute Teacher 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs

Engineering

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Professional Engineer (PE) — Yes $325 $266 2 yrs
Professional Geologist — Yes $200 — 2 yrs

Finance

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — Yes $315 $256 2 yrs
Debt Collector — Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Insurance Agent 55 Yes $156 $126 2 yrs
Mortgage Loan Originator 20 Yes $454 $307 1 yr
Tax Preparer — Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Food & Hospitality

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Bartender / Alcohol Server — No $50 — 2 yrs
Food Handler / Food Safety Certification — No $50 — 2 yrs

Healthcare

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Athletic Trainer 3,089 Yes $168 $138 2 yrs
Certified Nurse-Midwife 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Hygienist 3,089 Yes $237 $138 2 yrs
Dietetic Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 167 Yes $113 $99 2 yrs
Hearing Aid Specialist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Home Health Aide 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1,295 Yes $149 $109 2 yrs
Medical Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Medical Lab Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Occupational Therapist 3,589 Yes $208 $178 2 yrs
Optician (Dispensing) 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Optometrist 4,589 Yes $325 $266 2 yrs
Paramedic 1,671 Yes $168 $138 2 yrs
Pharmacist 4,884 Yes $247 $218 2 yrs
Pharmacy Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Phlebotomist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Physical Therapist 3,589 Yes $237 $208 2 yrs
Physician Assistant 3,884 Yes $277 $247 2 yrs
Radiologic Technologist 2,212 Yes $168 $138 2 yrs
Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist — Yes $197 $168 2 yrs
Registered Nurse 2,589 Yes $178 $124 2 yrs
Respiratory Therapist 2,089 Yes $168 $138 2 yrs
Speech-Language Pathologist 3,589 Yes $237 $178 2 yrs
Surgical Technologist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Legal & Security

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Armed Security Guard 50 No $158 $97 2 yrs
Court Reporter / Stenographer — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Notary Public — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Private Investigator 3,552 Yes $256 $227 2 yrs
Process Server 24 No $158 $128 2 yrs

Mental Health

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 3,589 Yes $178 $149 2 yrs
Licensed Professional Counselor 3,089 Yes $172 $142 2 yrs
Marriage and Family Therapist 3,089 Yes $208 $178 2 yrs
Psychologist 6,178 Yes $336 $277 2 yrs

Miscellaneous

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Amusement Ride Operator — No $50 — 2 yrs
Athletic Agent — No $50 — 2 yrs
Auctioneer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Casino/Gaming Dealer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Sign Language Interpreter — No $50 — 2 yrs

Real Estate

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Home Inspector 134 Yes $256 $197 2 yrs
Real Estate Agent / Salesperson 122 Yes $189 $157 2 yrs
Real Estate Broker 184 Yes $256 $212 2 yrs

Transportation

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Chauffeur / Limousine Driver 24 Yes $97 $67 4 yrs
Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) 254 Yes $126 $67 4 yrs
School Bus Driver 87 Yes $97 $67 4 yrs
Taxi/Ride-Share Driver — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Tow Truck Operator — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice. Verify current requirements with New York licensing authorities.

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